About this job
Vice President (f/m/d) People Excellence
Founded in 2008, BMG has become the fourth-largest music company worldwide. Our success and competitive edge are rooted in our founding values of fairness, transparency, and service. Our
mission is clear: to empower artists and songwriters to maximize the potential of their songs and recordings in the digital era.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced VP People Excellence (f/m/d) to collaborate closely with our CHRO. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for translating our
global people strategy into everyday operations. Your work will ensure that our values are effectively reflected both internally and externally while supporting the overarching goals of our
company.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as a senior advisor to the business, providing strategic guidance and expertise on key HR matters.
- Possess deep domain knowledge and extensive experience in negotiating with Workers‘ Councils.
- Lead and develop the People Excellence team in Germany, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Collaborate on budget and personnel planning, working closely with the People Analytics team.
- Support to build the HR strategy and implement it across the business.
- Manage freelancer activities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and collaborating with external service providers.
- Work as part of the HR senior leadership team to deliver the strategic milestones.
- Ensure a positive employee experience for all BMG employees in Germany.
What You Bring
- A minimum of 7 years of experience at a senior or similar level, with extensive knowledge of German labor law.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to manage and negotiate different interests.
- High intercultural competence and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultures and levels.
- Experience in collaborating with works councils.
- Exceptional communication skills in both German and English; additional language skills are a plus.
- Experience in an international environment, supporting a matrix organization in particular is helpful.
- A collaborative and open-minded leadership style with a strong team orientation.
What We Offer
- A modern office in the heart of Berlin and flexible options for remote work
- Numerous benefits such as a free Deutschland job ticket, a reduced-price membership for Urban Sports, discounts for Bertelsmann employees etc.
- Ongoing training opportunities on our internal platforms BMG Campus and Bertelsmann University
- Long-term career opportunities for all employees
- A collaborative work environment with an open, appreciative community of people who all share the same passion for working with artists and songwriters
- Our unique corporate culture based on strong values and mutual support that make us a great team
This Is Us
As the great Kurt Cobain once said, „Come as you are.“ BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We value diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity is
deeply rooted in our core value of fairness, and we are committed to creating a truly inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are!
Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, we welcome you to join our team.
All applicants to BMG are treated equally – regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, ethnic origin, color,
nationality, religion or belief.
(BMG is publishing Kurt Cobain’s catalog, including the 1992 single ‚Come As You Are.‘)
Company: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT GmbH – Corporate
Country: Germany
State/Region: Berlin
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 10117
Job ID: 275667